Polar CS400 A C K G R O U N D I N F O R M At I O N, Polar Sport Zones, Delete OwnIndex Value

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Select Test > Fitness > Trend

See how your OwnIndex value has been developing in the Trend menu. Up to 16 OwnIndex values and respective dates are included in the display. When the test trend file becomes full, the oldest result is automatically deleted.

The most recent test date, a graph of your OwnIndex results, and the latest OwnIndex value are displayed. Scroll UP or DOWN to view other values.

Delete OwnIndex Value

Select Test > Fitness > Trend

Select the value you wish to delete and press and hold LIGHT > Delete value? No/Yes is displayed. Confirm with OK.

Analyzing OwnIndex Results with Polar ProTrainer 5 Software

Downloading test results to the Polar ProTrainer 5 software offers you the possibility of analyzing results in various ways, as well as accessing more detailed information about your progress. The software also allows you to make graphical comparisons with previous results. The Polar Fitness Test results are downloaded automatically to the software when you download exercise data using the Transfer data option.

1 0 . B A C K G R O U N D I N F O R M AT I O N

Polar Sport Zones

Polar sport zones offer a new level of effectiveness in heart rate-based training. Training is divided into five sport zones based on percentages of your maximum heart rate. With sport zones, you can easily select and monitor training intensities and follow Polar’s sport zones-based training programs.

	Intensity % of	Example	Training benefit
Target zone	HRmax, bpm
		durations
MAXIMUM	90–100%	less than 5	Benefits: Maximal or near maximal effort
	171–190 bpm	minutes	for breathing and muscles.
			Feels like: Very exhausting for breathing
			and muscles.
			Recommended for: Very experienced and
			fit cyclists. Short intervals only, usually
			final preparation for short riding events.
HARD	80–90%	2–20	Benefits: Increased ability to sustain
	152–171 bpm	minutes	high speed endurance.
			Feels like: Muscular fatigue and heavy
			breathing.
			Recommended for: Experienced cyclists
			for all year round training varying
			length. Becomes more important during
			pre-competition season.

MODERATE

70–80% 10–60

minutes

133–152 bpm

Benefits: Enhances general training pace, makes moderate intensity efforts easier and improves efficiency.

Feels like: Riding in at good pace with constantly high cadence.

Recommended for: Cyclists progressing towards events or looking for performance gains.